Prolapse Exercises that Reduce Prolapse Symptoms
Prolapse exercises (Kegels) that can reduce prolapse symptoms, reduce the risk of prolapse worsening and improve pelvic floor strength with Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist and Author Michelle from https://www.pelvicexercises.com.au ** DOWNLOAD NOW Prolapse Exercises eBook https://www.pelvicexercises.com.au/pe... ** Benefits of Prolapse Exercises For some women, especially those with mild to moderate prolapse, Kegel exercises with a prolapse can: 1. Relieve symptoms 2. Improve the sitting position of the prolapse 3. Reduce prolapse worsening This video is suited to women managing: -Uterine prolapse -Bowel prolapse (rectocoele) -Bladder prolapse (cystocoele) Benefits of Prolapse Exercises Scientific research has revealed that in women with mild to moderate prolapse, Kegel exercises (pelvic floor exercises) can: • Decrease how often prolapse symptoms occur (1) • Reduce the level of severity of vaginal heaviness and bulging symptoms (1,2) • Lift the bladder and rectum so they sit higher in the pelvis (1) • Reduce prolapse worsening in some mild prolapse conditions (3) Correct Technique for Prolapse Exercises Contract the pelvic floor muscles inside and around the three pelvic openings (urine tube, vagina and anus). Squeeze and lift these three openings using your pelvic floor muscles, breathing normally throughout. Relax your pelvic floor muscles and rest briefly before your next exercise. How Many Kegel Exercises When starting out focus on using the correct exercise technique. Complete that number of exercises you can perform with correct technique, even if it's only 1-2 exercises in a row. Your strength and endurance will improve with practice. Maintain each exercise contraction up to 8-10 seconds (or less when starting out) Repeat Kegel exercises up to 8-12 times in a row for 1 complete set of exercises Try to perform 3 sets of exercises daily. Physiotherapy Tips for Successful Prolapse Exercises *Do your Kegel exercises when your pelvic floor is rested (rather than the end of the day) *Position yourself lying down if your symptoms are bothersome or your pelvic floor feels heavy *Use a vaginal support pessary with your exercises Successful pelvic floor strengthening for prolapse takes time. It may take 5-6 months to strengthen your pelvic floor depending on the strength of your muscles when starting out. Seek an appointment with a trained pelvic floor physiotherapist if you require assistance with your prolapse exercises. Music by Aiden Kenway: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEeJ... –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Disclaimer The information provided in this video is intended as general information and not a substitute for individual medical advice regarding your medical condition. To the extent permitted by law, neither Healthy Fit Solutions Pty Ltd, as trustee for the P & M Kenway Family Trust (“we”), nor any of our officers, employees, agents or related bodies corporate will be liable in any way (including for negligence) for any loss, damage, costs or expenses suffered by you or claims made against you through your use of, or in connection with, this video or information supplied or offered to be supplied on this video. Although we use our best efforts to provide accurate information and other materials on this video, the video is provided “as-is”. To the extent permitted by law, all warranties, conditions and representations provided about or by this video are excluded. Lights by Sappheiros / sappheirosmusic Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/LightsSappheiros Music promoted by Audio Library • Lights – Sappheiros (No Copyright Music) Image Muscle of the Female Perineum Openstax [CC BY 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...)]
